"Michael A Bol;es" <mboles@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:13k13onlklt9307@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>I have a 2004 Kia Optima runs fine for a while. It acts as if it is
>running hot; however, the gauge temperature is reading normal. It does
not
>indicate that the engine is hot. It will run fine on the highway, but
as
>soon as I am in the city it appears that it is losing pressure.
Therefore,
>I have to pull over and wait for the car to cool off.
>
>
>
> I have replaced the hoses and thermostat. However, I am getting the
same
> results. The car will barely move and the rpm is off the chart. Until I
> let it cool, off.
>
>
>
> I was told it might be a fuel filter. Does anyone have a suggestion what
> could be wrong
>
>
>
> Michael
Losing pressure? Sorry, I don't understand. You mean losing power?
As for the fuel filter, if that is clogged, it would be an issue at high
RPM, as in highway speeds. Same for the fuel pump.
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